Say Goodbye to WhatsApp if You Have Any of These Android Phones: 5.0 and 5.1 Versions of the System Will No Longer Be Able to Use the Service

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WhatsApp updates its compatibilitys and announces that it will stop working on all Android mobiles with versions 5.0 and 5.1 as of September 8, 2026. There is no alternative, either you upgrade the system or you will have to change your mobile if you want to continue using it.

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You may have heard that WhatsApp will no longer work on some phones. No panic: this measure only concerns very old models. Here is a clear point to know if you are concerned [...]

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The latest update of the app will leave several models without access to their services. These are some of the models affected.

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Due to the constant updates being made on WhatsApp, some devices might run out of access to the messaging app.